Château Grillet Château-Grillet 1997
13%
0.75L
Intensity
With its deep and clean nose, creamy, subtle and lingering palate and unparalleled freshness and sumptuousness, this Condrieu has all the hallmarks of a world icon.
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Château Grillet Château-Grillet 1997
The wine
The wine has a golden appearance and a bouquet exuding a vast palette of aromas of flowers, fresh fruit and nuts, with a mineral peak. A highly sought-after wine; very concentrated, often austere in its youth, requiring a considerably longer ageing period than its Condrieu neighbours to reach its full expression. Sought after by many connoisseurs, this legendary wine is often more expensive than Condrieu.
About the Producer Château-Grillet
This is a domaine worth having on your radar. It is atypical as it is a single domaine appellation nestling in the heart of the Condrieu AOC. Spanning barely 4 hectares, it is one of the smallest appellations in France, with a very exclusive output. Viogner is the only varietal cultivated and vinified here. The wines stand out from their Condrieu neighbours because they are aged in old casks. They are scarce and precious and require long cellaring in order to achieve their full aromatic complexity and mellowness. Château Grillet certainly boasts an iconic status in the Rhône Valley.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: temperature-controlled cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Château Grillet
Owner: Château-Grillet
Vintage: 1997
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: mineral
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine